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Single-Use Vent Filter

GMPTEC single-use vent filter are commonly used in pharmaceutical and biotechnological manufacturing processes, but also in laboratories and medical engineering. They allow to sterilely exchange gas and    can be used for venting of bottles or systems. Depending on the average gas flow rate of the application, a regular disk filter can be enough to allow a proper gas exchange. Large scale processes with higher flow rates may require the usage of a capsule filter instead of a disk filter.

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Information about Single-Use Vent Filter

Filters from the product line of air- and gas filters, like our single-use vent filters, allow to sterilely exchange gas and equalize pressure within a closed system. This type of filters commonly uses a hydrophobic membrane material. That means that the filter membrane is not suitable for getting in contact with any kind of liquids. In case the membrane still does come in contact with liquids, it can result into a malfunction of the filter.

Filters for liquids are using hydrophilic membrane material instead. This material is suitable for getting in contact with liquids and allows to filtrate them. Further information regarding filters for liquids can be found on the specific product pages.

Types of Single-Use Vent Filter

The GMPTEC product series of small single-use filters for venting is called type “SFU” and features a disk-housing. This type of filter is being used in both, medical engineering and pharmaceutical applications. To allow quick and easy handling, these filters have luer-lock (Luer-Lock als interner Link zur englischen Produktseite Luer Lock-Adapter) connections on both ends. The filter inlet has a female luer and the outlet has a slip male luer connection.

For commercial biotechnological manufacturing, commonly larger types of filters are being used. This is mainly due to the fact, that processes are done at a larger scale and components like tubing, bottles, bag and, of course, also filters need to be chosen accordingly.

Larger types of vent filters for GMP processes can be found in the Cobetter product series Bricap™. This product series includes disk filters with up to 73 mm diameter and a filtration area of up to 20 cm². The effective gas exchange goes up to a volume of 9,6 liters per minute. These filters have a hose barb on both ends, which allows to directly attach tubing with an inner diameter of up to 12,7 mm.

For gas filtration with a volumetric flow rate above 9,6 liter per minute, either additional disk filters can be used in parallel or a larger filter from the product series of capsule filters needs to be considered. This type of filter enables a larger flow rate compared to disk filters.

Feel free to send us your individual requirements and process parameters, so we can help you to choose the correct filter – info@jowo-trade.de

Features and Properties of GMP Vent Filters

  • Autoclavable
  • Gamma stable
  • High flow rates
  • High process safety
  • Wide product range
  • 100% Integrity tested
  • High-quality materials
  • Validation documents

Processes and Applications

  • Venting of Bioreactors & Fermenters
  • Culture Venting
  • Transport and Storage Containers
  • Bag Venting
  • Apply sterile Gases
  • GMP Fill and Finish
  • Pressure Equilization

Available SFU Series Disk Filters

Part Number Membrane Diameter (Disk, Membrane) Connection Sterilization Filter Area Flow Rate Type/Serie
SFM13PT0020 PTFE, 0.2µm 18 mm, 13 mm Luer Lock Autoclavable 0,72 cm² 0,5 L/min SFU
SFM13PT0020-GM PTFE, 0.2µm 18 mm, 13 mm Luer Lock Gamma stable 0,72 cm² 0,5 L/min SFU
SFM13PT0020-S PTFE, 0.2µm 18 mm, 13 mm Luer Lock Gamma sterilized 0,72 cm² 0,5 L/min SFU
SFM25PT0020 PTFE, 0.2µm 30 mm, 25 mm Luer Lock Autoclavable 3,4 cm² 2,1 L/min SFU
SFM25PT0020-GM PTFE, 0.2µm 30 mm, 25 mm Luer Lock Gamma stable 3,4 cm² 2,1 L/min SFU
SFM25PT0020-S PTFE, 0.2µm 30 mm, 25 mm Luer Lock Gamma sterilized 3,4 cm² 2,1 L/min SFU
SFM33PT0020 PTFE, 0.2µm 35 mm, 33 mm Luer Lock Autoclavable 4,5 cm² 2,9 L/min SFU
SFM33PT0020-GM PTFE, 0.2µm 35 mm, 33 mm Luer Lock Gamma stable 4,5 cm² 2,9 L/min SFU
SFM33PT0020-S PTFE, 0.2µm 35 mm, 33 mm Luer Lock Gamma sterilized 4,5 cm² 2,9 L/min SFU

Technical details about SFU Disk Filters

  • Filter housing made of gamma stable Polypropylene
  • Internal PTFE membrane is housed in a PET mount
  • Working pressure for stated flow rates is at 0,2 bar
  • Maximum working pressure 6 bar @ +20 °C
  • Bubble point at ≥ 1,1 bar (60% IPA)
  • Recommended gamma sterilization 25 kGy
  • Maximum gamma sterilization 50 kGy
  • Inlet Luer Lock Female
  • Outlet Slip Luer Male
  • USP Class VI compliant

Available Cobetter Bricap™ Disk Filters

Part Number Membrane Diameter (Disk, Membrane) Connection Sterilization Filter Area Flow Rate Type/Serie
SS47DISC-PTFE0020L PTFE, 0.2µm 56 mm, 42 mm Hose Barb Autoklavierbar 13,8 cm² 6,3 L/min 42
SS47DISC-GM-PTFE0020L PTFE, 0.2µm 56 mm, 42 mm Hose Barb Gamma-stabil 13,8 cm² 6,3 L/min 42
SS47DISC-S-PTFE0020L PTFE, 0.2µm 56 mm, 42 mm Hose Barb Gamma-bestrahlt 13,8 cm² 6,3 L/min 42
64DISC-PTFE0020L PTFE, 0.2µm 64 mm, 50 mm Hose Barb Autoklavierbar 20 cm² 9,6 L/min V5D
64DISC-GM-PTFE0020L PTFE, 0.2µm 64 mm, 50 mm Hose Barb Gamma-stabil 20 cm² 9,6 L/min V5D
64DISC-S-PTFE0020L PTFE, 0.2µm 64 mm, 50 mm Hose Barb Gamma-bestrahlt 20 cm² 9,6 L/min V5D
AV50-PTFE0020L PTFE, 0.2µm 73 mm, 50 mm Hose Barb Autoklavierbar 20 cm² 9,0 L/min V5A
AV50-GM-PTFE0020L PTFE, 0.2µm 73 mm, 50 mm Hose Barb Gamma-stabil 20 cm² 9,0 L/min V5A
AV50-S-PTFE0020L PTFE, 0.2µm 73 mm, 50 mm Hose Barb Gamma-bestrahlt 20 cm² 9,0 L/min V5A

Technical details about Cobetter Bricap™ Disk Filters

 

Bricap™ 42                                                            Bricap™ V5D                                 Bricap™ V5A

 

  • Filter housing made of gamma stable Polypropylene
  • Internal PTFE membrane is housed in a PET mount
  • Working pressure for stated flow rates is at 0,2 bar
  • Type 42 maximum working pressure 2,4 bar @ +20 °C
  • Type V5D maximum working pressure 4,2 bar @ +20 °C
  • Type V4A maximum working pressure 2,4 bar @ +20 °C
  • Bubble point at ≥ 1,1 bar (60% IPA)
  • Recommended gamma sterilization 25 kGy
  • Maximum gamma sterilization 50 kGy
  • Type 42 inlet & oulet 1/4″ – 3/8” stepped hose barb
  • Type V5D inlet & outlet 1/4″ – 1/2” stepped hose barb
  • Type V4A inlet & outlet 1/4″ – 1/2” stepped hose barb
  • USP Class VI compliant

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